Holiday Themed Protein Shakes

10 December, 2013 Article Recipes

Yesterday after my workout I opened the pantry, saw a can of pumpkin puree and decided to see what it would taste like in a protein shake. To my delight, it was amazing– & it inspired me to search for more ways to get the flavors of the season without the calories. Below I have listed 4 protein shake recipes for your to enjoy. These would be a great option for a quick breakfast or a tasty treat any time of day. Hope you enjoy these recipes for the holiday season! I would love to hear your feedback.

Mint Chocolate Protein Shake

1 cup ice
1/2 frozen banana
1 Tablespoon chopped dark chocolate
1 cup water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 few drops peppermint flavoring

Combine in a blender until smooth (198 calories, 6g fat, 13 g carbohydrates, 20g protein)

Gingerbread Cookie Protein Shake

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp butter or vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
5-10 ice cubes
stevia to taste

Combine in blender until smooth (180 calories, 0g fat, 7g carb, 36g protein)
Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2-3 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3-4 shakes of pumpkin spice
2 tbsp flaxseed
5-10 ice cubes

Combine in blender until smooth (236 calories, 12g fat, 10g carbohydrates, 23g protein)

Egg Nogg Protein Shake

8-10 ice cubes
1/2 cup cottage cheese or greek yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
stevia to taste
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Nutmeg, Cinnamon & Vanilla extract to taste

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